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DOR Watertown and Mitchell Offices Closing

05-19-2025 • – minute read

DOR field offices in Watertown, SD, and Mitchell, SD, will be closing, effective May 30, 2025.

The public is encouraged to access DOR’s convenient online services available on our website at dor.sd.gov or contact our team at 800-829-9188. Our online support team is available 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central, Monday through Friday. Also, motor vehicle owners can visit one of DOR’s DMV Now kiosks or visit my605drive.sd.gov to renew vehicle registrations.

DOR still provides walk-in services for sales, use, and contractor’s excise tax in the Aberdeen, Pierre, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, and Yankton offices.

Apply For Your Sales Tax Refund

Tax Refund Program Open to Senior Citizens and Citizens with Disabilities

South Dakota senior citizens and citizens with disabilities have until July 1 to apply for a tax refund through the state’s Tax Refund Program. Eligible individuals may receive a refund of a portion of the sales taxes they paid in the previous year.

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Penny Elimination

The U.S. Treasury Has Stopped Minting Pennies

This may lead to potential shortages that may prevent retailers from giving exact change during cash transactions. This does not affect how South Dakota sales tax is calculated.

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Assessment Freeze for the Elderly & Disabled

Assessment Freeze for the Elderly & Disabled

Elderly and disabled South Dakotans have until April 1 to apply for property tax relief

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